Identity and Access Management Engineer Jobs

Explore Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. IAM engineers help organizations protect systems and data by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure identity, authentication, and access controls.

What Does an Identity and Access Management Engineer Do?

IAM engineers build and operate the systems that determine who can access applications, infrastructure, and sensitive information. Responsibilities may include configuring single sign-on (SSO) and multifactor authentication (MFA), managing identity lifecycle workflows, automating provisioning and deprovisioning, and supporting role-based access control. They also investigate access issues, monitor controls, and partner with security, IT, compliance, and application teams.

Common IAM Engineer Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek experience with identity providers and directory services, access governance, privileged access management, federation standards such as SAML and OpenID Connect, and automation using scripting or APIs. Familiarity with cloud platforms, security frameworks, audit requirements, and platforms such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or SailPoint may also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by organization and role.

IAM Engineer Career Opportunities

IAM engineering roles span industries that rely on secure access to business-critical systems, including technology, financial services, healthcare, and consulting. Depending on experience and specialization, professionals may advance into IAM architecture, identity security leadership, security engineering, or broader cybersecurity roles.

Find High-Paying Identity and Access Management Engineer Jobs

Browse Identity and Access Management Engineer openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, required technologies, location, and compensation details to find a role aligned with your expertise and career goals.

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$149K - $240K *

Transform enterprise security solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex challenges. Leverage your expertise to design impactful solutions, deliver compelling demos, and engage with stakeho...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $240K *

Champion enterprise security solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex challenges. Lead technical discovery, solution design, and customer validation, ensuring alignment between technical...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by investigating and prioritizing vulnerabilities across enterprise systems, driving remediation, and enhancing security capabilities through automation and AI integration...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing engineering security for our SaaS platform. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, improve practices, and implement automation, ensuring secure development and robust v...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to enhance the security posture of our production platform. As an Infrastructure Security Engineer, you'll drive remediation efforts, build security frameworks, and collaborate with teams to p...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $255K *

Shape the future of application security by mentoring teams, driving initiatives, and enhancing security practices. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify vulnerabilities and implement...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $220K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security tooling for compliance and cybersecurity. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate security checks, ensuring a robust pipeline that balances speed and secur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address high-risk items and enhance Meta's security posture company-wide. Lead cross-functional t...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $161K *

Innovate enterprise security solutions by designing and enhancing security technologies, collaborating across teams to ensure robust protection of infrastructure and cloud environments while driving o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $179K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise identity security and privileged access management. Oversee strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement while mentoring a team to protect sensitive acc...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of security by leading efforts to protect and modernize a federal platform. Balance legacy system maintenance with the development of a secure cloud-based solution, ensuring complianc...

Fairfax, VARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$155K - $264K *

Lead the charge in enhancing product security by guiding a dynamic team, implementing robust security measures, and collaborating across departments to safeguard infrastructure and applications in a f...

Coppell, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $149K *

Drive cybersecurity innovation by developing Python-based automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and security capabilities across diverse teams, focusing on AI-enabled tools and inte...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $218K *

Drive cloud transformation by migrating legacy systems to AWS. Collaborate with teams to design scalable, secure architectures and automate processes using IaC and DevOps practices, enhancing data ana...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer a transformative identity governance program by leading Saviynt EIC implementations. Assess, remediate, and enhance access certifications while integrating a diverse SaaS application portfolio...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform application security by designing robust architectures and leveraging AI-driven tools. Collaborate across teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring comp...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Contribute to the evolution of enterprise identity and security capabilities, leading a team to enhance authentication, access management, and digital trust solutions while driving automation and oper...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $159K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise application security through innovative design, implementation, and management of application control policies, ensuring robust endpoint protection and complianc...

Virginia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer secure delivery pipelines by integrating security checks into CI/CD workflows. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and streamline processes, ensuring secure software deployment whil...

Union, NJRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform security practices by integrating robust delivery checks into CI/CD workflows. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance software security, streamline processes, and ensure reliable depl...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of security engineering by implementing robust controls, enhancing monitoring, and driving risk management initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and operational e...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading IT security initiatives, assessing risks, and driving remediation efforts across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing AWS environments, automating CI/CD, and ensuring robust application delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end ownership and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you architect secure CI/CD pipelines, manage Kubernetes clusters, and implement security automation in AWS. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency while embe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise IAM governance. You'll oversee access reviews, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen security controls and d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Identity and Access Management Engineer do?question toggle

    An IAM Engineer designs, implements, and maintains systems that manage digital identities and control access to applications, infrastructure, and data. The work can include SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle automation, access governance, and troubleshooting.

  • What skills are commonly required for IAM Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include identity providers and directory services, SSO and MFA, access control, identity lifecycle management, scripting or API automation, and familiarity with cloud environments. Some roles also request experience with SAML, OpenID Connect, privileged access management, or access governance platforms.

  • Which tools and platforms may IAM Engineers use?question toggle

    Depending on the employer, IAM Engineers may work with platforms such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or SailPoint, along with cloud identity services, directory technologies, and security automation tools.

  • How much do Identity and Access Management Engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by experience, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary and compensation details.

  • Where can I find Identity and Access Management Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted Identity and Access Management Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and use each listing to review qualifications, location, and compensation.